Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Early Saxifrage Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Leatherleaf Mahonia (Berberis bealei Fortune)
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) Synonym(s): Oregon Grape, Leatherleaf Mahonia, Beale’s Barberry Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, DecNotes: Flowering occurs in late winter and early spring when fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers develop. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sharp-lobed Hepatica (Hepatica acutiloba DC.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Sharplobe Hepatica, Sharp-lobed Hepatica, Mountain Hepatica Base Flower Color: White, Pink, Purple, BlueReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita Fr.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Wayside Speedwell Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This flower is about half the size of Birdseye Speedwell (Veronica persica). About 4-5mm. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora (Britt.) O. E. Schulz var. arenicola)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Cream Violet (Viola striata Aiton)
Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Striped Cream Violet, Striped Violet, Common White Violet, Pale Violet Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Curly Dock (Rumex crispus L. ssp. crispus)
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family) Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata ssp. laphamii)
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Synonym(s): Lapham’s Phlox, Blue Phlox, Sweet William Base Flower Color: Pink , Blue , PurpleReproductive Phenology: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Dwarf Plantain (Plantago virginica L.)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family) Synonym(s): Virginia Plantain, Paleseed Indian-wheat, Dwarf Plantain, Paleseed Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Southern Plantain Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Spring Ladies’ Tresses (Spiranthes vernalis Engelm. & A. Gray)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Spring Ladies’-tresses, Spring Lady’s Tresses Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul (I have seen it as late as Sept.)Notes: It can be distinguished from other Spiranthes species by the pointed tips of the hairs on its inflorescence. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.